Freshfields

“The Freshfields team were outstanding in the set-up of HBGI UK, leading the process for us with commitment and enthusiasm. Establishing the operational framework alongside our US entity was no small feat. The team ensured the process was smooth, well-managed and they consistently went above and beyond. We are deeply appreciative of all their support, ultimately allowing us to rapidly progress projects to serve our beneficiaries.”

“I have been consistently impressed by the legal work provided by the Freshfields teams. They have all shown incredible patience, trauma-informed lawyering, and compelling and persuasive writing that is able to both capture the clients’ voices and establish that the young person meets the eligibility requirements for SIJS. The work of the Freshfields attorneys is life-changing and I don’t use that term lightly.”

“‘It’s great to see Freshfields’ engagement mirrors our own determination of not giving up on young people,’”

“Women also reported they could use CourtNav on their own, with one woman telling us that the form and statement produced by CourtNav were accepted by the Judge without question.”

“CourtNav identified legally aided clients, with our solicitor partners picking cases up in as little as 40 seconds.”

“We have completed the test phase of FL401 module and all but one of the 50 women were supported to achieve successful applications.”

“The support we have received from Freshfields, not on only on our core civil legal rota at the Royal Courts of Justice but also significantly with CourtNav, is invaluable.”

“At a time of searing division globally, nationally and locally, Freshfields . . . stand[s] out as [a] true partner[]—having been the first to support the Justice Center’s expanded Afghan refugee assistance beginning in 2021.”

“The unwavering support and commitment of Freshfields to this case over almost a decade has helped to secure a ground-breaking decision that vindicates the rights and lived experiences of Mr Henry, Ms Edwards and all LGBTQ+ Jamaicans. We are incredibly grateful to the many outstanding lawyers who have worked with us to achieve this landmark victory.”

“Today’s news of the UK Government’s commitment to provide £20 million to opt-out HIV testing underscores how critical the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Social Impact Bond in south London has been over the past three years and we’re proud that this life-saving work for vulnerable communities will continue across the country.”

“It is hard to express how crucial Freshfields’ ongoing input has been to the EEF operation and how very much we value it. Freshfields’ expertise, and the quality and responsiveness of advice from your team, has been fundamental in securing the processes and partnerships on which our success is built.”

“Many thanks to all at Freshfields who have supported the EEF with your thoughtful expert advice. You have made an enormous difference to our work by helping us secure the endowment on the best terms possible and then also supporting us to operationalise these new terms into all of our grant making activity.”

“I am so grateful for our incredibly productive partnership with Freshfields. Over and over in the last decade Freshfields’ immensely competent and energetic staff have helped us navigate the legal challenges inevitable in our work, pitched in at fundraising events, and brought smiles to the children. I cannot thank them enough.”

“We are grateful to the many Freshfields lawyers who have supported The Earthshot Prize from the start. The strong governance framework devised and executed by Freshfields has allowed us to focus on supporting exceptional environmental work across the world and we value our ongoing partnership with them as our trusted adviser for corporate governance, people and tax issues.”

“We really love to come here. My family and I are so happy for all your support. Sometimes I simply do not understand what exactly the authorities want from me. Their letters are often so difficult to read and to understand, so I cannot answer their letters without help.”

“Thank you so much for your commitment to us. We can't even put into words how much this means to us.”

“As an educator, it has been fulfilling working alongside the Freshfields team as they are always sincere in helping our students. The majority come from lower-income families, so opportunities like the ones offered by Freshfields are hard to come by. The students enjoy the programme, especially the meaningful discussions with their Freshfields mentors on various real-life issues they may face in their future careers.”

“I felt like I really built a connection with her over time. She did dedicate a lot of time to answer my questions and proofread my answers on applications so I think I had a really good relationship with her.”

“The APP programme was a perfect opportunity for me to experience independent living, make new friends, and get top of the line work experience. Applying for the Summer Vacation Scheme has made me realised that APP set me up beautifully for everything the application process had to throw at me. I truly think there is no substitute out there for the programme”

“The APP programme has been a life-changing experience, enabling me to excel beyond my peers at both college and university. With unique opportunities, invaluable mentorship, and lifelong skills, it has levelled the playing field for me, coming from a low-income background.”

“Hosting students nominated by the NGOs was a genuine pleasure. We thoroughly enjoyed witnessing the dedication and enthusiasm displayed by these students during their time with us. We hope that this invaluable experience will serve as a strong foundation for their future journeys towards successful careers in the field of law.”

“Freshfields has been a valued legal advisor to us for many years, and when we learned about the Work Experience Programme, we were eager to participate. It was a privilege to meet and work with The Zubin Foundation, The Amber Foundation and CareER, three worthy Hong Kong NGOs who we are proud to support.”

“‘Freshfields’ pro bono work has gone a long way to ensuring that the ITC is now fully operational and providing vital healthcare in the camp. And that means being able to quickly deal with coronavirus patients and reduce the spread of the disease through a population already facing terrible hardships.”

“We’re very grateful to Freshfields for quickly responding to our urgent request for help. The clear and practical advice they provided on these important issues has helped us protect a vulnerable community that is particularly susceptive to coronavirus. It’s in a crisis such as this that it’s so invaluable that we can turn to Freshfields for urgent and authoritative advice on unique and complex issues.”